Colombian Caribbean

Day 01 - Cartagena – Sunset by the Bay

Arrival in the city of Cartagena, assistance at Rafael Núñez International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

In the afternoon, assistance at the hotel for transfer to the pier for a tour around the Bay of Cartagena De Indias to appreciate the sunset. Upon completion, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 90 minutes

Includes: hotel - pier - hotel transfer, Open bar of Cuba Libre, rum punch, lemonade, water, and soda, Accommodation and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Premium drinks and snacks on board (additional charge), dock tax USD 5 per person.

Operation Days: Wednesday to Monday

Day 02 - Cartagena – City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready for a journey through time and discover the most emblematic places of La Heroica. This tour is tailor-made for history lovers, allowing you to relive the most epic battles and meet the characters who left their mark on Colombia. But that’s not all! You will also enjoy a panoramic tour through Manga, Bocagrande, and the majestic San Felipe Fortress. Join us on this adventure full of knowledge and spectacular views! Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Operation Days: Every day

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, private transport, Entrance to the mentioned places.

Day 03 - Cartagena – Rosario Islands (Island of Enchantment) in shared service

Breakfast at the Hotel. Just one hour by speedboat from Cartagena, the island paradise of Hotel Isla del Encanto Barú welcomes you to enjoy a day of relaxation at Hotel Isla del Encanto. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 Hours.

Operation Days: Every day

Includes: Hotel–pier–hotel transfers, round-trip speedboat transportation, use of the beach, swimming pool for adults and children, buffet lunch served (with three grilled protein options, accompanied by a variety of salads, hot or cold vegetables, coconut or white rice, patacones or pasta, a portion of fruit, a traditional regional dessert, and one non-alcoholic beverage), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Not Included: Departure taxes (COP $28,500 per person), subject to change by Corpoturismo Cartagena, and dinner.

Day 04 - Cartagena – Barranquilla – City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, overland transfer to the city of Barranquilla. Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Duration approx: 2 ½ hours

At the indicated time, pick-up at the hotel of accommodation. We will learn about the history behind traditional places such as the El Prado neighborhood and the charm of its architecture, mansions, houses, streets, and its iconic hotel, with more than 90 years of history, a lodging place for prestigious international figures. We will learn why Barranquilla was nicknamed the “Golden Gate” of Colombia, a pioneer in aviation, and the history behind Founders Park. We will pass by the Casa del Carnaval, the official headquarters of the country’s most important festival, and visit the Carnival Museum to observe its different collections with elements related to this great celebration. We will continue to the Amira de la Rosa Theater; the open-air graffiti exhibition, and you will recognize the “Edgar Rentería” Baseball Stadium, one of the most important sports venues in the city. We will also get to know the Plaza de la Aduana complex, made up of Plaza de la Locomotive, Montoya Station, and the Tram Station; we will pass by the Fluvial Intendancy, a cultural heritage site of Barranquilla, and finally end with a panoramic view of Ventana al Mundo and Ventana de Campeones, all the way to the Gran Malecón del Río, to enjoy firsthand the best view of the Magdalena River.

Duration: 4 hours

Includes: Private transport, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the Carnival Museum, Accommodation and medical assistance card.

Day 5 Barranquilla – Gabo's Footprints in Barranquilla

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, pick-up at the hotel of accommodation. During the tour, we will learn how Gabo lived in 1950 and the places that were part of his daily routine, such as the famous New York “skyscraper” (where he spent his nights) and the area where the Mundo bookstore and Café Colombia were located, while walking along the streets of Paseo de Bolívar in downtown Barranquilla. We will also visit the most emblematic sites of the city, such as the Church of San Nicolás; the Church of Perpetual Help, where he married his wife Mercedes Barcha; the Fluvial Intendancy; and the statue of García Márquez located in the Caribbean Cultural Park. In addition, we will tour the El Prado neighborhood, one of the areas with the greatest tradition and known for being the place of romantic dates between Gabo and Mercedes. Later, we will arrive at the former headquarters of Fine Arts, founded by Pedro Biava, an Italian who arrived in Barranquilla and inspired the character of Pietro Crespi in his book One Hundred Years of Solitude, not before visiting the restaurant La Cueva, a place honoring our Nobel Prize winner and the culinary richness of the Colombian Caribbean. Return to the hotel.

Duration: 3-4 Hours

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, and lunch.

Day 6 Barranquilla – Santa Marta – City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, we will travel by land to the city of Santa Marta. Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Approximate Duration: 2 ½ Hours

At the indicated time, pick-up at the hotel lobby to start the tour. We will get to know Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, on a tour full of history, culture, and Caribbean landscapes. Visit its main attractions, from the historic center to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. Discover the magic of this Caribbean gem! Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 4 Hours

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance fees to the mentioned tourist sites.

Day 07 Santa Marta - Tayrona Natural Park - Neguanje, Playa Cristal

The tour starts early from Santa Marta towards Tayrona National Natural Park through the Neguanje entrance. We will visit the 7 Waves viewpoint, then take a boat from Playa Neguanje to Playa Cristal (10 minutes), where you can enjoy the beach, have lunch (not included), and practice snorkeling (additional cost). The return will be at 2:30 pm, arriving in Santa Marta at 5:30 pm. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours.

Departure time: 06:00 am (at the hotel)

End time: 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm (at the hotel)

Operating days: Daily, departing at 06:00 am and returning between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Includes: Hotel pick-up, Tayrona National Natural Park entrance, boat transfer to Playa Cristal, Spanish-speaking guide, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 08 Santa Marta - Next Destination / City of Origin

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Simón Bolívar International Airport to catch a flight (not included) to the next destination.